Saturday, May 12, 2012

Blessings

Maybe it’s
what’s happening around me, and maybe it’s spring. It could be my age!

Recently, I’ve
been thinking about my blessings. I feel almost overwhelmed with the wonderful
life God has given to our family.

We were directed
by the Lord to a beautiful corner of the world. We are privileged to be serving
God near the ocean, near high mountains, and where it is green year-round. It
is breathtaking when the sun comes out—which recently hasn’t been often, but
you have to pay for all that green somehow! Every city center is old. (I’m
talking hundreds of years old.) Each town
has its own history and lots of Old World charm. We’ve lived in several cities
and in two villages. We’re in a village now, and it’s the time of year when our
neighbors are cutting hay and starting their gardens. Our apple trees are in
bloom. A few tulips are still hanging on to their petals. The lizards are
beginning to come out again. (Where have they been all winter?) Our dog
perpetually smiles, because we’re outside more. I just love hanging sheets out
on the line and getting them dry in the same day. Yes, the natural beauty is a
blessing!

Then, there’s
our family. Without boring you with a family slide show, take my word for it
that we are truly blessed. We have Christian parents and siblings, wonderful
kids, and a beautiful (and very funny) little grandson. Our children married terrific
mates. We’re truly thankful!

My husband is a
pastor. Even though people will always be human, and sometimes the pastorate
isn’t a bed of roses, it is still a privilege and a joy to serve the Lord in
evangelization, Bible training, and encouraging our little flock. We have a
mixture of cultures in our church, and we’re happy that our people love each
other. We see a unity in Christ that could never be achieved outside common
faith. Our church family is our second family.

Looking back
over the last more than 30 years, I dare to alter the popular hymn a little:
“Count my blessings; Name them ton by ton. Count my many blessings; See
what God has done!”

Blessed be the Lord, who
daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. (Psalm 68:19)

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Lou Ann is a young-thinking grandma with an infectious laugh. She rejoices in nature and other beautiful things--including people! She's an avid writer and practices several other artistic expressions, like singing when no one's listening, calligraphy, photography, and even "serious art." Lou Ann loves her Lord Jesus Christ, family, and her church.